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Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
The road to the southern terminus is rough and requires a high clearance vehicle.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
The international border with Mexico on the right side of the fence.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
The Southern Terminus of the CDT.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Starting out on the CDT.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
The first stretch of the trail is well signed.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Windmill just off trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
The trail follows double track road for a lot of the first section.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Desert views.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Ocotillo Cactus in bloom.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Section 1 of the CDT.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
A very nice shade tree.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Camping along section 1 of the CDT.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Walking the road alternate along section 1.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Views of the Big Hatchet Mountains.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Sunrise from the CDT.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
CDT marker.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Hiking the CDT.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Hiking the CDT.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
05/06/2022
Water cache box #2.